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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.22, 1,189.50 and 382.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.22, 1,189.50 and 382.55 is: 573.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.22 : 1,189.50 = 382.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.22/1,189.50 = 382.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.22x = 1,189.50 × 382.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.22x = 455,037.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,037.28/793.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.66

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